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Protocol Stacks have one goal: the automation of previously manually controlled operational processes. Using a microcontroller together with a wireless chip or radio interface, the Protocol Stack is integrated in a meter or sensor to enable it to transmit data via radio. But how exactly does it work to integrate a Protocol Stack into a device and what are the benefits of networking the devices?

From 19th to 20th October 2021 SECREDAS final project conference is taking place in the Netherlands. Managing Director David Rahusen and Tobias Reich, one of our junior developers, are on site for STACKFORCE showing results of the project participation.

Whether in the areas of smart metering, smart farming, smart industry, smart city or smart home – every company will sooner or later deal with the subject of digitalization. With our software solutions (Protocol Stacks), we aim to drive digital transformation for companies of all sizes and industries, and with our standard products we enable a simple and convenient introduction to equip your IoT network with connectivity.

Increasing digitalization is leading to a turning point in the energy industry. Public utilities, water and energy suppliers are facing greater challenges. Not only rising energy prices, scarcity of resources and growing environmental awareness on the part of consumers are driving a transformation, but the legal framework is also changing to more sustainability and transparency. Smart solutions are needed in many areas that make processes more efficient and ensure greater economic efficiency.

Digitalization is also becoming an increasingly important part of agriculture. On-farm processes are to be made more efficient and simpler by means of intelligent systems. Smart Farming means intelligent communication and networking of devices, machines, and systems.

LPWAN technologies are the means of choice when it comes to the cost-effective deployment of a large number of low-energy devices in a comprehensive range of products. The most common representatives of this technology approach are LoRaWAN®, mioty® and Sigfox. All three are united by the low-power, long-lasting battery operation of simple sensors over a long range.

STACKFORCE and badenova subsidiary E-MAKS made another promising step to industry 4.0. In a joint project a solution for the digitalization of data transmission of shaft water meters has been developed and tested over the past months. The result was very successful and can be extended to many other use cases in the future.

STACKFORCE will be part of the digital event Wireless Congress 2020: Systems & Applications. David Rahusen, managing director at STACKFORCE, will provide some insight on benefits and challenges about “Multi-Protocol Solutions for LPWAN” on 11 November 2020 14:35 – 14:55.

The popular LoRaWAN® stack is available as open source – So why should I spent money for it? Here are five answers to this very good question!

The founder of STACKFORCE, Dr. Prof. Axel Sikora, who is scientific director of Offenburg university Institute for reliable Embedded Systems and Communication Electronics (evESK), just gave an interview. He discusses about actual trends and the current development regarding LoRaWAN® and its significance for the Internet of Things, where STACKFORCE is situated in between.